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25th November, 2025
As Kenya gears up for the November 27 by-elections, the spotlight is on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Constitutionally tasked with ensuring free and fair elections, the commission faces scrutiny as campaign season turns violent: at least four people have died, hate speech spreads unchecked, and top leaders engage in public spats. Many now ask if IEBC cannot enforce the law today, how can it be trusted to safeguard the 2027 general election?